Glasgow-based ambient pop band Who's Olivia? recently released its spellbinding, atmospheric debut single, "She." Comprised of Colette McLaughlin (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Max Murphy (guitar, synth, vocals), Ben Main (bass, vocals), and Rhys Robertson (drums, vocals), the foursome has been making music together over the past year. Delicately embellished with sparse, electronic beats and a synthesized, drone-like undercurrent, "She" is guided by a reflective, fingerstyle e

From my very first listen to Built You For Thought, the debut album from UK-based electronic duo Brook, I very quickly realized I was taking in something truly special and breathtaking. Comprised of seasoned soul and blues vocalist Beth Brooks and electronic musician Howard Rider, the duo's debut album is the product of two years of work and a collaborative songwriting process that began with Beth recording alone with an acoustic guitar before Howard began wrapping her vocals

As we transition from summer to autumn, we take a look at six noteworthy new single releases that have graced our ears over the past two months. In this set of single releases, we find outstanding new music from both emerging and established musicians/bands within the US (Brooklyn, Cleveland, Chicago, Los Angeles) and across the pond (London, Berlin). Read on and expand your playlists with new music from Eighty Ninety, O.M.D., Rule of Young, Mark Fernyhough, Gypsy Moth Contro

It's been just over three years since Chicago-based progressive indie rock band Cardinal Harbor released its last full-length album, Euclid. With a history that began several years back in a college dorm stairwell, the band is comprised of former college grads who create emerging indie music with a modern, independent vibe. In addition to front man Spencer McCreary (vocals, guitar, synth, violin), the band includes Chris Hills (bass, guitar), Joel Stapleton (synth, guitar), M

I was first introduced to the music of Goldkey, the musical alias of NYC-based singer-songwriter Mike Horn, early last year with his impressive, acoustic-driven indie single "Faster." Ending the period of musical silence, Goldkey recently released his new single, "Rabbit Hole," and now follows up with Background, his stunning debut EP which thematically focuses on the quest to find the calm amidst the chaos. Mike elaborates to SoundThread, "The EP is called Background since i

In this post, we take a look back at the month of July and some of the outstanding new indie singles and EP's that have landed on our musical radar - from DNDR, Middle Youth, Kirsty Hawkshaw, Midnight Divide, Lately., and Kevin Daniel. Read on and round out your music playlists with these impressive tracks and artists! DNDR | All We Know (EP) DNDR is the musical moniker of musicians Ludwig Jonsson and Ola Pålsson. While both are native Swedes, they managed to cross paths only

From the very first notes of Glass Sky, the anxiously-awaited debut album from UK dream pop outfit Morning Myth, it's clear that you're about to embark upon a dreamy and magical journey that will transport your entire being to a utopia of musical enchantment. Lush waves of magnificent, shimmering guitars and exquisite, blissful vocals create a gorgeous and warm sonic fabric that delicately intertwines the ten tracks of this stunning album. A modern-day Cocteau Twins comes to

SoundThread Music Blog is excited to premiere AMFM's new single,"Let You Go," a hazy, reverb-filled musical journey that accom

Summer is officially here and so much incredible new music has been released during the month of June! To kick off the season in the best possible way, we take a look at some of the month's outstanding new indie singles that have landed on our musical radar - from Samuel Jack, Da Buzz, Russell James, Need For Speed, Rex The Dog, and Steve Everett. Read on and round out your Summer playlists with these impressive tracks and artists! SAMUEL JACK | "Feels Like Summer" Kicking ri

Brooklyn-based indie pop duo Eighty Ninety returns just in time for summer with their carefree, breezy new single "10K Summer Nights." Comprised of brothers Abner (vocals, production) and Harper James (guitar, production), the duo describes their musical style of minimalist pop production built on acoustic instruments and electronic sounds as "808's and telecasters." I fell in love with Eighty Ninety's music from the moment I heard "Three Thirty" from their debut Elizabeth EP